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Nonpoint source pollution generally results from land runoff, precipitation, atmospheric deposition, drainage, seepage or hydrologic modification. The term "nonpoint source" is defined to mean any source of water pollution that does not meet the legal definition of "point source" in section 502(14) of the Clean Water Act.
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What type of pollution comes from many different sources?
Nonpoint-source pollution
Why does the government not do more to regulate nonpoint source pollution?
Nonpoint source pollution is difficult to regulate, because its source is difficult to track.
What has the author Karen Rahmeier written?
Karen Rahmeier has written: 'Nonpoint source control plan for the Narrows Creek and Baraboo River priority watershed project' -- subject(s): Nonpoint source pollution, Water quality management, Wisconsin Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Abatement Program 'A nonpoint source control plan for the Neenah Creek Priority Watershed Project' -- subject(s): Nonpoint source pollution, Water quality management, Wisconsin Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Abatement Program
Is road runoff a nonpoint source of pollution?
Yes.
Which is a nonpoint source of water pollution?
fertalizer runoff
What is the difference point source pollution and nonpoint source pollution?
the difference is that a point source pollution comes from a specific site & the non-point source pollution comes from many sources rather than a single specific site. or point source pollution is pollution that comes from a known and specific location. Nonpoint source pollution is pollution that does not have a specific point of orign....................:-)Hisme John
Fertilizer runoff from a farm is an example of what?
nonpoint source pollution
What has the author Montgomery Watson written?
Montgomery Watson has written: 'Nonpoint source pollution control guidebook' -- subject(s): Nonpoint source pollution, Water quality management, Prevention
A substance added to gasoline is found in the wells of people who live miles away from a gas station is this an example of point source pollution or nonpoint pollution?
If the only source of the gasoline is that one gas station, then it is point pollution. Nonpoint pollution sources can include leaking vehicles, but a large spill is more than likely from the gasoline station. .
What is a single identifiable source of pollution?
Water pollution, it can cause serious problems like industrial wastes can.
What has the author John Pfender written?
John Pfender has written: 'Nonpoint source control plan for the Cedar Creek Priority Watershed Project' -- subject(s): Nonpoint source pollution, Water quality management, Wisconsin Nonpoint Source Water Pollution Abatement Program
What is the difference between point and nonpoint sources of pollution?
the difference is that a point source pollution comes from a specific site & the non-point source pollution comes from many sources rather than a single specific site. or point source pollution is pollution that comes from a known and specific location. Nonpoint source pollution is pollution that does not have a specific point of orign....................:-)Hisme John
